I do not claim to own anything from the show, Once Upon a Time (c), except the name Myra.

This is my first experience with fan fiction, my first time actually writing my stories and then posting them for anyone else to read beside myself.

The question that I found myself asking was What if Regina had her happy ending, but did not realize it? I just thought that so many of us take things for granted, take people for granted and, thus we lose out on the things that can make us truly happy.

I have omitted parts of the story that happen in the series for two reasons: 1. To avoid any sort of copyright infringement (Other than parts I do use... again I do not own anything) and 2. We know what happens in the series. It would be redundant and time consuming to write what we know has already happened.

Please Enjoy, leave feedback and comments. I would really like to know what you think.

Chapter 1

-Story Begins with Regina in the Castle after her wedding-

The Queen is sitting at her vanity, staring blankly at her reflection. It has been over a month since the wedding. The Kingdom is in constant celebration it seems, never sleeping.

"It will end soon; become quite once more." Thought The Queen to herself, " Once it does, I can leave this place. Fake my death if I have to..."

"Regina, my dear" came The King's voice from behind her, "are you all right my love? You seem troubled."

King Leopold was as kind, generous, and goodhearted as any man could be. A man any women would be overjoyed to call Husband, just not Regina, for her heart belonged to another. Another, whom which was taken from her, whom was murdered, her Daniel. His heart ripped from his chest and crushed into ash, dying in her arms. She will never forget that moment, that feeling of losing a part of yourself you can never to get back, or the one who was to blame, Snow White. Through this pain she forced a smile,

"I am fine. Tired is all. All the excitement and celebration, I only have so much energy my King." Regina said as she forced a small laugh.

The King stepped toward her and took her face in his hands. Gently caressing her jaw with as gentle of a touch as Regina had ever felt. This only made her more sad, for such a man deserved a woman who loved him and could be happy with him, this was not Regina.

"My darling wife, the people celebrate for you, for us, and the Kingdom. For now, it is whole again. A woman as kind, caring, and wonderful as you are is a blessing for me, to my Snow White, and to, now, "Our" kingdom.

The mention of Snow White sent chills through her. Snow White was the reason why her Daniel was killed, if Snow White had not told her Mother, Cora, Regina and Daniel would have disappeared, never to be seen again, left to live the life they were meant to, together and happy.

"I know my dear, I am just not used to so much going on for this length of time. I am happy to have become your wife and step-mother to Snow. It is a great Honor." She smiled at the King

"Come my love, let us make our way to the Ballroom. I am dying to dance with my new wife" the King whispered to Regina as she swept a loose lock of hair from her face and wrapped it around her ear. To another ball then thought Regina, as if I had a choice.

As the months went by the Queen began to become more and more ill, both emotional and physically. She could not explain it, she thought, perhaps it was her disgust of the little princess, that grew every day or stuck at the Kings side as her mother had cursed her to. One moment she would be fine and the next she would be bent over a chamber pot saying hello to her meals once again. Then the Royal Physician confirmed Regina's darkest fear. She was with child. The King would be overjoyed, Snow would be beside herself with excitement, and the Kingdom... the kingdom would have non-stop celebrations again. Oh, the noises, the smells, the chatter, Regina did not think she could stomach any more well wishes or celebrations, but the King must be told.

Regina found the King in his study with all his advisers, Generals, Coin Keeper, as well as his Captain of the King's Guard.

"Your Majesty? Might I have a word?" Regina asked, hesitantly and nervously

The King stopped what he was doing and took in Regina's thin frame and sheet white face.

"My lords, would you forgive me and take your leave. I believe all this can be discussed more fully in the Morning." The King stated

The room was full of "Of course your Highness... Yes, your Majesty... I will have the proper papers ready for your signature tomorrow my King... Yes, your Majesty..."

Once all the lords had left the room and the Guards closed the doors the King looked at Regina and softly, in a concerned manner, asked, " My dear, whatever is the matter?" The King stood and began making his way towards Regina, "You look positively ill. Are you ill?"

"No," Regina stated, " I am not ill."

"That is music to my ears my dear. Now my love," The King said as he walked back to his desk, "what is that you wish to speak to me about?" The King asked, more at ease as he took a seat in his oversized feather stuffed leather seat, behind his hand carved, mahogany desk that was littered with papers, ink wells of different colors, quills, and varies books and ledgers. Regina realized that she may have picked a bad time to inform the King of her pregnancy. Good she thought, he should have his day thrown off, because she was beside herself.

"Your Majesty," She stammered as she looked to the floor. The King waited patiently for her to continue. Regina looked up and whispered, "I am with child..." She drew out her sentence, looking for his reaction

The King looked at her in bewilderment, letting the news sink in more fully. Half a moment later King Leopold had the largest smile upon his face. He practically jumped to where Regina stood. Unable to contain the amount of Joy he felt.

" You're with child?!" He said aloud, "You're with child! Oh! Regina, you have made me so happy; The happiest man in the Kingdom. A CHILD!" The King exclaimed.

The King embraced Regina, picked her up, spun her around, and kissed her upon her lips. Laughing and smiling, repeating "We're having a baby!"

The King ran to throw open the doors to his office. Regina could not help but to smile. He was so easy to please and got excited at almost any good news, but this news seemed to make him feel like a very young man again and it showed as He bounded down the corridor in excitement, Regina could only imagine he was going to straight to Snow, so that they could tell her the wonderful news. Regina did not feel the same excitement as the King did. This child would mean that she would be stuck in this life. She did not like that at all.

Of course, Snow was beside herself with joy, she stayed by Regina's side throughout the entire pregnancy; never wanting to leave Regina's side for any reason. She would ask all sorts of questions and tell Regina about her plans for the baby. Teaching it to go horseback riding, to swim, to draw, to run in the flowers, and many other things Regina just could no longer listen to.

Regina's bitterness and contempt for Snow was growing every day, even more so now that the little urchin would not leave her for a moment's peace. Regina not only had to deal with a nagging, spoiled, little brat, but also the pains and discomfort that came with being pregnant. For eight long months Regina look forward to those moments where she found herself alone, the bath being her favorite. After a while Regina told the King that she did not want to bother him with any pregnancy related complaints and wants, as it would take him away from his duties as King and asked for her own private bedchambers. He agreed and had the highest room in the castle decorated to her specifications.

Regina stood on the Balcony in her new room, looking over the kingdom as the Sun set. This was the time where she felt Daniel was with her, the last moments of light were like him lulling her sleep, The soft breeze that that brushed her checks was his sot lips, and the scent of the cool crisp air of early evening was as if Daniel was holding her gently in his arms. She let the wind hold her for that fleeting moment, hoping for yet another breeze to come behind it. She closed her eyes, smiled, and whispered "I love you." Once the sun sank down below the horizon, Regina retired to bed, dreaming only of her beloved

On a crisp, cool, October evening, just as the sun was setting, Regina gave birth to a healthy and beautiful daughter. The girl screamed as she took her first breaths. The midwife wrapped her up quickly keeping the child warm, and carefully placed the girl in Regina's arms. As soon as the child was in Regina's embrace the girl stopped crying and merely stared at Regina, as if nothing else existed. Regina looked down at the wrinkled and discolored child. She smiled, for a moment, at her daughter. Unbeknownst to Regina, in that moment the bond between mother and child was made. Regina knew that this child was the lock onto her prison and would not allow herself to love this child. For how could one love something that keeps you locked up, unable to move, or to be truly free?

Regina handed the child back to the midwife, who then passed her to the wet nurse. With any luck Regina would have to spend minimal time with her. The wet maid released one of her breasts and encouraged the babe to latch. The little one did so with gusto and ate hungerly. The wet nurse tool the girl from the birthing chambers and into the chamber fit for a new princess.

The kingdom was beside itself. The King and Snow White could not subsume their bliss and liveliness; Snow glued to the baby's side, helping in any way she could, playing with the baby, asking so many questions to the wet-nurses and handmaids. All the while Regina rested, only doing anything with the babe unless it was necessary. She did not want to form an attachment with this child, she would not allow it.

And so, Regina forsook the child, acting motherly only as necessary in public. Regina would let nothing get in her way of revenge, not even her forlorn daughter Myra.